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Posted: 15-Apr-25
Location: Athens, Georgia
Type: Full Time
Salary: Commensurate with experience
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The College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia (UGA), invites applications for a clinical track (non-tenure track) position in shelter medicine at the rank of assistant, associate, or full professor. All candidates must have a DVM or equivalent degree. Preference will be given to candidates with formal training in shelter medicine and expertise and skills in teaching spay-neuter surgery. For all candidates, salary and entry rank will be commensurate with the applicant's experience and qualifications.
Requirements for appointment for Clinical Assistant, Associate, and Full Professors (non-tenure track) can be found in the Guidelines for Appointment and Promotion of Non-tenure Track Clinical Faculty in the Department of Small Animal Medicine and Surgery: https://provost.uga.edu/wp-content/uploads/ptu-criteria-small-animal-medicine-surgery.pdf.
The major responsibilities for this position are, along with one other faculty clinician, to teach and provide surgical and medical instruction to fourth-year veterinary students at the Athens Area Humane Society (AAHS) in Athens, Georgia. The relationship between UGA and AAHS was established in 2021, and the successful candidate is expected to help continue the collaborative program while maintaining a safe and effective learning environment. The successful candidate will contribute to expanding a service that provides a robust clinical experience for students by emphasizing patient care and population health; providing clinical training in spay/neuter techniques, basic surgery, and dentistry; and demonstrating the role of a veterinarian in shelter practice. Additional responsibilities include teaching shelter medicine to preclinical veterinary students, supporting community outreach programs, and participating in continuing education to local and regional groups. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collegially are required. The candidate is expected to participate in scholarly activities related to the College of Veterinary Medicine's clinical service, research, and teaching missions. Such scholarly activity includes the opportunity for collaboration with colleagues within the Department, College, and University. Proportionate assignments for teaching, service, and scholarly activity will be based on the candidate's interests in conjunction with the mission of the shelter medicine program and the Department.
The successful candidate will be assigned to and work out of the Athens Area Humane Society, a newly renovated 15,000 square foot facility on Mitchell Bridge Road in Athens. Approximately 7500 square feet of the facility are dedicated to medical operations, including three exam rooms, a surgical suite with 6 heated tables, an anesthesia prep/recovery room, a dentistry suite, and a digital radiography suite. The facility is located approximately eight miles from the UGA Veterinary Teaching Hospital.
A full-time UGA-funded veterinary technician supports the UGA shelter medicine veterinarian(s) and students. The successful candidate must work collaboratively with AAHS veterinarians and staff in a shared clinical space. AAHS employs two veterinarians, one licensed veterinary technician, and six veterinary assistants. Annually, AAHS celebrates approximately 1600 adoptions, and through collaborative agreements with other shelters and organizations, completes approximately 9000 surgeries.
The University of Georgia, the nation’s first chartered state-supported university, is a research-intensive land and sea grant university in the vibrant college town of Athens. Only an hour from Atlanta, Athens is a progressive university town with a rich history and is centered among beautiful surrounding landscapes. The area abounds in local music, art, literature, and theatre, and hosts many performances by national and international touring artists. The cost of living in Athens compares favorably with much of the country, ranking lower than the U.S. average (http://athensclarkecounty.com/82/Accolades andhttp://www.bestplaces.net/city/georgia/athens-clarke_county). Additional information about the Athens area can be found at https://www.visitathensga.com/.
Qualified applicants are invited to submit: (1) a letter of intent including professional interests and career goals, (2) a curriculum vitae, and (3) the name, mailing address, and contact information for three professional references. Please apply at https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/422556.
Questions regarding the position may be directed to Dr. Jane Quandt, Search Committee Chairperson, by email (quand003@uga.edu) or telephone (706-202-5707). All applications received on or before May 15, 2025, will be fully considered; applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The successful candidate's employment starting date is negotiable; the position is available July 1, 2025. As required by the University of Georgia policy, the successful candidate will be subject to a background investigation.
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu). Please do not contact the Department or search committee with such requests.